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Synicalchick
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Posted: 30 October 2007 01:13 pm |
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I'm in the 260's and my size now is a lose 24! HOORAH! I went to buy jeans cause none of mine fit anymore and bought 24's... could have goten away with 22's I think.
yay
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Ohm
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Posted: 30 October 2007 01:16 pm |
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I am so happy for you - but i note that you don't dro pin so often any more - evidence that now you have a useful tool that effectively manages to aid your wieght loss you don't need to concentrate so closely on that particular task and can take time out to have a life?
No, but seriously, good for you. I cannot wait to be where you are! OnLy 6 weeks and 6 days to go!
B
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Peter
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Posted: 6 November 2007 04:19 am |
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Great progress! I remember the excitement in reaching 300!
Peter
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northernsis
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Posted: 21 November 2007 04:53 pm |
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| Thank you so much for your honest and detailed accounts of your experience. I'm having lapband surgery on 12/5/07. From what I read from you, the first month is going to be tough but worth it. Thank you again for your postings. I'd love to read more.
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 30 November 2007 05:53 pm |
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I will soon be writing about my 1st Thanksgiving with the Lap Band but haven't yet.
One of the main things I've noticed, is that I can bake now, enjoy the heck out of it, but don't have to worry about it sticking to my thighs and tummy.... Below is the account of being invited to my 1st cookie swap ever.....
I have learned a valuable lesson this week.
Don't doubt or belittle yourself in favor of something 'fancier or more complex'. Just because it may not be simple does not make it less than. Different is not always better.
I was graciously invited to partake in a cookie swap. Oh My GOSH! I've never been invited to one of these.. this is SO FREAKIN' COOL. I must amaze and bedazzle all that attend with my baking brilliance!! I mean... I *was* after all, deemed the cookie angel when I worked at the mall. I immediately knew what to bring. My oatmeal/walnut/cranberry recipe.
I wouldn't actually be able to attend since it was on the weekend but was told I could bring my example of baking wonderment on Friday.
Thursday arrived, I could almost smell the delicious cinnamon/nutmeg combo. For lunch I decided to go to Publix to get the rest of the ingredients I needed.
"Hmmm" I thought, "maybe my recipe is too simple and already exists in the minds and cupboards of the attendees. Maybe I should find a 'better' recipe." So on to the internet I crept. BINGO! with angels singing in the background, I found the 'Mother' of all oatmeal cookie recipes. It sounded much more complex than my simple recipe... I mean... TOASTED WALNUTS>>>> WOW. Not to mention, THIS recipe, unlike most others I ran across, actually included my fav spices that anything oatmeal cannot go without... Cinnamon and Nutmeg. THEY KNOW what they are doing.
I showed the recipe to one of my favorite buds, "Wow, that sure seems like a lot of walnuts... THREE CUPS" I was "Yeah right?! But it includes the essential spices & not JUST walnuts... TOASTED walnuts, not to mention BUTTER."
So, I buy what I need, thought about getting an extra bag of Brown Sugar, but though.. NAH... I've got enough, and checked out.
I get home.. basically trembling with excitement... I'm going to make TWO batches, MY cookies Vs. Fancy Cookies.
I get started later than hoped and changed that quickly to the one batch.
I open the icebox, yes, I call it an Ice box... It's a big box, it has ice in it... whatever.. ANYwho, and much to my horror, THERE'S NO FREAKIN BUTTER. OMG. It's dark, cold & for me late. I was NOT going to the store. My wonderful husband offered to go, but I dug around, found my butter Crisco sticks & told him not to worry about it.
So I get the 1st batch done, and decide that it's not enough for 4 dozen so I go ahead and make a 2nd batch to add to it before I start baking using up all the cinnamon and brown sugar.
The kitchen smells great cookies sheets are coming out & then the taste test. I believe my hubby's comment was.. "These taste..insert brief pause here..healthy." OH DEAR, I clasp my chest and brace myself against the butler. "You know, kind of like a trail mix or a health bar" At this point, I feel faint. I grab a cookie and bite. "NOOOOOOO... IT DOES TASTE HEALTHY! WHAT ON EARTH AM I GOING TO DO?!?!?!"
I tell myself..."it's ok.. you'll go ahead and make YOUR cookie recipe." So, with haste, I grab 3/4 stick of Crisco butter stick, I go for the brown sugar....
AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH
no
brown
sugar
That's ok... uh... I'll use Raw Sugar... It's slightly tinted... it's textured... it could be good...right?
1 & 1/2 cups of Raw Sugar later it sounds like my kitchen aid is mixing up sandpaper.
In go the eggs/vanilla/cinn...uh... OH #%@&!....ACK ACK ACK... I USED UP ALL MY CINNAMON ON HEALTHY TRAIL MIX COOKIES. I scamper around the kitchen with the vague memory of a cinnamon stick attached to a grater. I then march into the TV room, cinnamon stick in hand and start grating. 35 minutes & a bummed up knuckle later... I have *almost* a WHOLE teaspoon of cinnamon. sigh
alright... I throw everything else in. Now I realize I no longer have cranberries so I throw in raisins. in the oven.. out of the oven.
they were lite, crunchy and... GRITTY. Raw sugar does NOT dissolve. sigh
I have a freakin' ton of trail cookie mix left, I need 10 more cookies to finish up my 4 dozen so I bake 'em up, make a feeble attempt at kitchen clean up and fall into bed disgusted.
I bring my cookies in armed with my story prepared to tell the Head Cookie Mistress to feed them to the birds, but she tried them and much to my shock, actually LIKED them. It occurred to us while discussing my cookie adventure, that the recipe called for THREE cups of walnuts which equaled the THREE cups of oatmeal. They should have been called WALNUT/Oatmeal w/ a Little Hint of Cranberry Trail Mix Cookies.
So, anyone that will be there, I'm sorry ahead of time if you are not so impressed with my 'fancy' recipe and know that next year... I'm bringing my awesome Tea Cakes.. The ones I've been baking since my mid 20's... of course.. I have a whole year to compare to other recipes......right?
T
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 19 December 2007 07:28 pm |
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Hey there,
Been quiet for awhile. Been meaning to report on my 1st holiday season with the band and just haven't gotten around to it.
Every holiday season, starting with Halloween and lasting through New Years, has always been a mixture of excitement and dread for me. As a food addict, a big part of the holiday season for me is about FOOD. I LOVE to bake, cook & experiment and bring goodies to friends and family. When I was younger living with the parents and we would travel to Grandmas in OK for Christmas I would be so excited.. EXCEPT for the part when I, the largest person in the family, would see dearly loved relatives that haven't seen me in a year, would notice how BIG I was & of course, this part of the dread only got worse as I got older. My family, God Love 'em never said a word but boy I dreaded the 1st initial day seeing everyone. I got over it about 10 minutes into it usually because they love me for ME and not my outside.
My lap band has been such a gift & miracle in my life. This is the 1st holiday season I can remember not dreading. I've been excited about baking without the worry that I would gorge myself. I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for the family and for once didn't feel sick from being over stuffed. I don't have to dread all of the snackies in the office this year either. I'm able to nibble & sample without going crazy and I don't feel cheated.
Thanksgiving was....different. I started baking the night before getting the pies done. I decided to soak the turkey breast in a salt honey brine and slow smoke on the grill the next day. My hubby doesn't like turkey so much so I also had venison for him. I had the other various Turkey day fixings. Normally I make myself sick on mashed potatoes and dressing.
I sit down, I have a bite of Turkey, 3 bites of venison, small portion of dumplins & mashed potatoes, about 2 bites of dressing and I had to stop. No more could I eat. I have NEVER had food left over on my plate, for a holiday meal. I have NEVER not gone for seconds/thirds on Thanksgiving. I was FULL and I didn't over do it. W O W
W O W
My next appointment w/ my surgeon is Jan 23. It was supposed to be yesterday however, my nurse had a funeral and had to reschedule. I weight at the chiropractor and came in at 262. WOW. It's the holiday season and I'm sneezing distance from the 250's by my 1 year bandaversary I'll be 100lbs down if not more.
It's also cool to go out to eat, get a to go box and make 2-3 meals out of it.
It's been so slow and steady that I forgot that my appearance is changing. This is the time of year that you start running in to people you haven't seen in almost a year. I forget I look different so when they ask you to stand up I'm looking for a chili stain on my shirt or something, & they are like.. YOU LOOK GREAT, and I think to myself OH RIGHT>>> they haven't seen me in awhile. It so hasn't been drastic. I'm wearing all of my long sleeve holiday denim shirts from last year, though this year they are buttoned up without having to wear them open with a shirt underneath. I didn't have to buy new work pants until a month ago ~ Size 22 ~ so when you are wearing the same stuff and your face is still chunky in pictures... it just doesn't hit you that you are shrinking.
When I look in the mirror, I don't look any different to myself, though, I never saw the huge person in the mirror that looked back at me in pictures then either.
Ok.. I'm rambling like crazy....
Blessings to all.
Tracy
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LattesMom
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Posted: 20 December 2007 02:31 am |
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Omigosh! Tracy! You're still here! I sent an email to your work email awhile back and didn't get an answer so thought you were AWOL. Didn't think to look on the CPH website, duh!!!!
Now I have to catch up on reading in the forums about your progress. You have such an engaging writing style. When are you going to write a book, girl??!!
hugs
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 20 December 2007 03:14 pm |
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Girl I'm sorry. I'm usually REALLY good at the work email responses... our firewall could have blocked it I reckon. Still here.. just don't report much. I don't weight v. often and my eating habits haven't changed so I just check in when I have something to report.
xo
T
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Peter
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Posted: 25 December 2007 08:56 pm |
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262... Yea!
Peter
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 2 January 2008 06:05 am |
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Tracy after reading your posts I am sure you are meant to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.  My name is Penney. My Lapband surgery is scheduled for January 9th 2008...Talking about a way to start the new year. I read everyone of your posts on here and I want to say that I am so thakful that I now know more about what to expect. I have alot of things wrong with me being 28 years old I have more health issues than some 90 year olds. But I feel compelled to let you in on a little of my life and some of the others on here. It seems like a close nit family.. I like that.
Anyways. I am 28 years old I have been overweight my entire life. I swear the day I was born I was put on a diet. I weigh 285 pounds, although that is still overweight I am down from 401 pounds from when I was 18. So I have lost weight and kept it off. Just one problem...I have weighed to the pound, month for month for over 5 years.( Doctors records) The same dang weight. can't lose anymore and gaining is just too easy so I try not to give in. I have alot of health problems. Diabetic, Acid Reflux, Chronic Bronchitis, Hernia, Disk dengenerative disease, high blood pressure, high cholestorol, Asthma, don't even ask about my triglycerides..And Arthritis. Although I have many issues I am still kicking and wanting to have a healthier and better more full filling life. So I have now after 2 years of trying been approved for the lapband Surgery. IT has been a long and hard road, but after reading your posts, I am less concerned about certain things. I have battled for the past 3 months. I had to quit smoking and now that it is time to be on the 2 week liquid diet I am failing. I used to smoke rather than eat and now that I am not smoking I am eating. I know I am supposed to be on liquid only but this is hard as can be to do. I live with a smoker who now goes outside to smoke, rarely see her anymore..LOL and when I do she is eating, chicken, steaks, and the ultimate friend of mine CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!! I have messed up on the liquid diet so far but I am starting again in the morning and I know I have no choice but not to eat a bite till The 9th. So I believe I can do this. I am very happy to have found this site and I hope to all of you out there that we can be friends and maybe that I can get some support from you since I have none at home.. 
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 7 January 2008 12:13 pm |
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| OH MY GOSH! TWO MORE DAYS!
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 7 January 2008 03:54 pm |
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| Two more days and I will be in the hot seat or bed one.. Please plray for me out there that I have a safe operation and quick recovery from being put under...
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 7 January 2008 11:43 pm |
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You'll be fine and I'll be thinking about you. Bet you can't wait for that 'trampled by elephants' feeling about 2 days post op. Hang in there and WALK WALK WALK. have you bought prep stuff like gas-x chews? Keep a close eye for signs of a yeast infection/thrush in mouth or down stairs too. This of course depends on how powerful the antibiotics you are given afterwards... Doesn't mean you'll end up with one.. but watch for the signs so you can catch it early... I wasn't paying attention.
hugs,
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 8 January 2008 01:23 am |
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| Hey I was checking opn the antibiotics...They didn't prescribe me any for after surgery. They gave me my prescriptions to be filled the day before surgery and Its Lortab liquid, phenegren liquid and this patch I have to put behind my ear the night before surgery. My main scare right now is the liver being too big to do the surgery. I have been on the liquid diet but I have cheated a little...Like they said I could have salads...But I had grilled chicken salads instead of plain. I am drinking lots of water tonight and tomorrow and not eating anyting else at all. So hopefully it will be small enough...I am so nervous..Do you think it will be small enough????
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 8 January 2008 01:28 am |
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You'll be ok. DO NOT EAT ANYTHING ELSE before your surgery.
Remeber, you could experience severe pain in your shoulder. This is normal and believe it or not has to do with your diaphram getting stretched out during the surgery....
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 10 January 2008 03:46 pm |
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| Well I just got released from the hospital this morning. The surgery was a success. I did not hurt bad at all yesterday but today is pretty painful. I had a hernia in my chest that the doctor fixed while doing the band. So a little extra pain. I feel pretty good so far minus the pain.. I can drink water and then later on today I can have some chicken broth. I lost down to 262.8 day of surgery but as of right now I am up to 269.2 gas and stuff I guess. But I just wanted to let you all know I am out and minus the pain I am doing good..Living on GasX right now though...and its a little hard to breathe.. But all in all I am glad it is over. I will keep you all posted on the experience
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Peter
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Posted: 10 January 2008 05:26 pm |
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery Pennyd28!
Peter
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 10 January 2008 06:59 pm |
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| Thanks Hun! I can use all your support now... I am taking on a new lifestyle and Life today.. Feeling hungry but I am sure that normal considering liquids is all I can have...
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 10 January 2008 10:45 pm |
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| Please WALK!
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Theresa
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Posted: 11 January 2008 06:30 am |
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| We are all rooting for you Penneyd28, and Synicalchick has been through it all so maybe get as much advice from her as possible to help with your recovery.
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 11 January 2008 06:44 am |
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Thanks hun.. I walked four times around the block yesterday. As much as it has hurt me I am doing it. I woke up a few hours ago in tears. The pain in my stomach is killing me this morning. Stomach seems ultra tight this morning, The pain is pretty bad. It hurts to breath too. I knew I would have some pain but this morning it seems unbearable. I do plan on going to walk when my girlfriend gets home and we get our son off to school. I feel like I might be over doing things a little. So far as for food, I have had warm creamy tomatoe soup and creamy potato. I also have drank some juice and one protien shake. took my vitamins and chewed some gasx quite often on that one. How long does this pain last before it goes away? The soreness of the cuts are what has bothered me more than anyting. Especially the one where the port is.. That is a big one let me tell ya. I wanted to go back to work today but I do not see that happening anytime soon. If anyone would like to chat with me. I could use all the support I can get...And I could always use a friend.. I welcome all phone calls... Send me a PM if you'd like my phone number. Thanks again.
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Theresa
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Posted: 11 January 2008 06:55 am |
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| Just remember soon the pain will go away and you will start seeing results. Hang in there and walk walk walk.
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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 12 January 2008 12:22 am |
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Hi Penneyd28!
Just read this forum and wanted to tell you to hang in there. You have an expert in synicalchick...and your doctor, of course.
I know everyone reading this is pulling for you. I'll be following your progress. Keep that chin up, sister!
DG
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 12 January 2008 03:08 am |
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| Hello again everyone. Doing ok this afternoon I guess. But there is one thing bothering me right now. This afternoon I noticed I had kinda like a heat rash all over my stomach and back. I am not sure what it is. The cuts are not swollen or red around them but I am sorta broke out all over my stomach and back. They gave me Lortab 7.5 Elixr and phenegren for nausea. I did not break out like this at the hospital but noticed this tonight. I have never been allergic to hydrocodone or the other, but I am not sure about this rash thing it itches something fierce. Did anyone else experience this? I took some childrens benedryl since it comes in liquid form. It seems to have helped a little but not a whole lot. I just feel real itchy all over. I hope I am not having a reaction to the band itself. That would suck badly. Did anyone here have a reaction to the band? Or MEds? Someone please help me out with this. I am not going to take the pain med or stomach meds again just incase that is the problem. Any suggestions or comments are welcomed....
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 12 January 2008 01:23 pm |
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I didn't have a rash but I hear this is common. Any time your body undergoes surgery it suffers and goes into shock. Call your doctor, that's what he's there for. I doubt very seriously that it's a reaction to the band itself but I didn't go to medical school. There is also a lapband specific site/board you probably need to visit and browse through, I'm willing to bet you'll find a thread with those very questions and concerns. I'll p.m. you the link
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 13 January 2008 04:16 am |
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Hello Again All.
Ok so this morning I was able to get out of bed without help. But I did scream out in pain. I have been hurting all day and I did not take pain meds cause I think it may have caused the rash. But for most of the day the pain has been there. I slept a little but getting in and out of the bed seems more trouble than it is worth if you ask me. I have ate or drank some soup today and a couple of protien shakes. Still no resistance for anything. I like to have my 1/2 cup of coffee before I go to bed cause it relaxes the muscles in my chest. Other than that I have not had an all bad experience. SO FAR! I did call my doctor and told her I had a rash and she called me in daracet. Now come on.. Pills????? Not an easy task and it tastes horrid to even think about trying. But before I go to sleep I will crush one and take like a BC..YUCK!!!!!! I think once the pain goes away and I can move easier that things will be great. Oh and that pesky side effect of the rash...But I will keep you posted..
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Pam
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Posted: 14 January 2008 02:13 am |
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Hi Everyone,
I am new to this forum. I was looking on the internet for lap band info and discovered Tracy's diary of her experience. Reading about everything she has gone through has made me feel less worried about having the procedure done - don't get me wrong, I am still worried but I am also really excited now. I have struggled with my weight since I was 12 (I am now 33) and have really been losing the battle for the last 7 years. I need to lose around 65-70 pounds (I am only 5 feet tall and really small boned). I am tired of having aches and pains, sore knees, low energy levels, low self-esteem, not being able to buy clothes (16 petites are too tight and I refuse to go to a plus-size store), and all the other problems that my weight has caused. I feel ashamed for letting myself get so heavy, but I am now looking forward to making a real change for the better. I want to feel great and be able to keep up with my husband and kids (ages 6, 4 and 2).
I was originally schedule for surgery on Jan. 16th, but I got a call from my surgeon's office on Friday afternoon saying that he, Dr. Provost in Dallas, is going to be out of the office all next week for some reason (?) so I was rescheduled for the 23rd. I was pretty disappointed - especially because I have been on a strict low-carb, low-fat diet that he requires for the 2 weeks pre-surgery. So, I ate some carbs this weekend and am back on the diet Monday morning. I am really looking forward to next week. I am ready to start this next chapter in my life.
I would love to hear from everyone about their experiences with the lap band. Any suggestions for surgery day? I am doing the surgery out-patient.
Pam
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 14 January 2008 11:54 pm |
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| Welcome Pam! Hello everyone! I was unable to write yesterday because it was a hard day for me. One of the most horrible days I have yet to see. I woke up unable to move, could not get out of bed. I had to have help going to the bathroom. I mean the pain was nothing to play with yesterday. I have been unable to take any pain meds because I had an allergic reaction which put me in the hospital late yesterday evening. So I am going solo on dealing with the pain. I also had a hernia fixed while they were in there so that will add to the pain too. As far as the lapband goes I feel it would not have been this bad if I had not run into the problems I have so far. The wounds are healing nicely. They don't bother me too bad. The port area is by far the worst. I barely notice the others are there. But today has been a better day for me. I took a shower today by myself and washed my hair. It was nappy... I was able to straighten up a little more when I walked today. I am still having a little pain but it is bareable. I wanted to return to work today and that did not happen. so I am going to try tomorrow. I just want everything to go away so I can get back to work and life again. I am doing good on the diet. I did eat some cottage cheese and 1/2 cup was hard to get down. I have not had any vomiting yet and I hope I don't. Even after all I have been through I would still do it again. My life is changing for the better. Pam my advice to you is follow the diet and take your vitamins as directed. You do not want to mess anything up with this surgery. It will be the best choice you have ever made...Good luck and I am here if you ever want to chat....
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Beth
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Posted: 15 January 2008 01:12 pm |
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Synical Chick - I've been reading about your weight loss journey. All I can say is WOW! You've been on quite a ride! I do notice you haven't written in a couple of days. Hope you'll be back soon! I'm probably not too far away from you - I'm in Mississippi. You know, we like our fried food, cooked to death veggies, and cornbread. I only like fried chicken and catfish. Love cornbread and those cooked to death veggies. I'm trying hard to learn to eat raw fruits and veggies. So far, I've just pretty much juiced them. I'm going to bookmark your diary. Even though I haven't had surgery to lose weight, I've got a lot to lose. Your diary seems to be an inspiration from a "southern girl."
Beth
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personsmom
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Posted: 15 January 2008 09:39 pm |
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Hi Pam and welcome.
I was watching Discovery health the other day and the reasoning for the strict diet is to shrink your liver. The smaller that is, and out of the surgeons way, the easier it will be for them to do the proceedure. Do yourself and the Dr a favor, watch your diet.
Lee
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Pam
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Posted: 22 January 2008 11:57 pm |
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Hi PenneyD28,
I was just wondering how you are doing? Are you feeling normal yet? My surgery is tomorrow and I am feeling pretty nervous. I am worried about how painful the next few days will be. Let me know how you are doing.
Pam
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 23 January 2008 02:07 am |
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Good luck tomorrow.. I"ll be thinking of you. To me.. it's day 2 -4 that are the worst pain wise. I would really like to see more lap band strings and daily happenings for people to read.. y'all consider creating one ok?
I have an appointment w my surgeon tomorrow to check my progress. I'll report tomorrow night.
T
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 23 January 2008 03:57 am |
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Hello everyone, I am ok! So sorry I have been delayed in writing my progress. I am finally back to work. I have been really stressed out so far though. On January 15, I had to go back to the doctor because I am broke out all over my body. I stopped taking the pain meds about 3 days after surgery to stop that, but it did not. My doctor said that it will go away and that it was not anything related to the band itself. I also have had some change in my vision. Which I had to have addressed. I went to the eye docotr and the medicine they gave me to put me under has caused a weakness in my eyes so now unfortunatly I am now having to wear bi-focals to read. I wore glasses before and contactsd but noticed I could not see anything up close anymore. Now as far as the pain from the surgery I am up and moving, walking and doing well. I still have a little discomfort from the port site but nothing I cannot deal with. I used to be a stomach sleeper, but I still cannot do that... ....I am doing pretty good on the weight loss, but I am sorta at a stand still. I do not go in for a fill untl feb. 22..So I can eat right now which is not a great thing. I have still lost just 31 pounds and I am disappointed in myself for not trying harder. I eat chicken fingers everyday. They go down easy and stay down. I have not had any nausea through this entire thing. Yea! I have however found that eating 70 grams of protien a day is a hard thing to accomplish I have yet to make thqat goal. 40 is the most in one day. I am very thankful I have made it through this thing. I did have alot of pain for a few days but I did not take pain meds either so I am sure some of that would have helped a little. I wish everyone out there going for the band the very best of luck. I am so happy to have mine. Just wish I could have a fill....Getting eager.....But anyways I promise to keep in touch better. I couldn't see for a little bit.. Please forgive me.... and also this is off subject but I just wanna say to the world...Please remember Heath Ledger's family through this horrible tragedy..... RIP Heath !!!! I LOVE YOU! By the way he was my future husband! I was gonna get to looking good, go to hollywood and marry that man... No really though. I really adored him and I have been upset all day about this....I will write again soon my fellow banders ...Hope this catches you up.....
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 23 January 2008 10:05 pm |
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Had a good appointment w/ my surgeon today. He is very please with my progress, not to fast not to slow. I'm down 70lbs from day of surgery and 83lbs from top weight. My one year anniversary is 2/27 and I was really thinking I'd hit 100 loss by then and he told me to basically....'get over it'. This isn't a contest to see how fast and how much I could lose by a certain date. SO, good visit and I go back in March. I'll try to do measurements sometime this week.
T
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MinPinMom
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Posted: 24 January 2008 02:19 am |
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Wow, I found your post through a random google search, I am so glad I did. I have been a poster on LBTalk for a couple of years, but I did not know about this site.
Your blog is awesome. So inspirational and kept me in stitches. I hate that I am caught up to current - I have to wait for your next post. Not quite as bad as waiting for the HPotter Series, but close 
Thanks for posting and sharing everything.
Wendy
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Pam
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Posted: 24 January 2008 05:11 pm |
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Hi Everyone,
I just got banded yesterday afternoon. I feel like I did 3,000 sit-ups on my left side! Other than that, I feel pretty good. I actually got on my treadmill this morning for 30 minutes (only at 2.0 speed though), my doctor said it would help with any gas pains. I also had trouble sleeping as it was hard to get comfortable. I am really excited to begin my journey as a bandster!
Congratulations to Tracey for having lost 70 lbs. since surgery - you should be so proud of yourself! You are a great role model for all of us!
Pam
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ddavis
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Posted: 24 January 2008 08:02 pm |
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| I also found your site quite by accident. I had my surgery 8/6/07 and I've lost 41.5 pounds so far. This forum is a real inspiration! It helps to know that you are not alone!
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Penneyd28
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Posted: 25 January 2008 02:45 am |
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Hello everyone.
Pam girl you take it easy. I am glad to hear that things went well for you. As for me today nothing new. Pretty much the same old stuff. I am not losing well anymore and that has become depressing. Wish the fill was like tomorrow.  I am so happy that everyone else is doing so well. It is so good to see so many bandsters gathered together to help each other out. Its a nice change to what i have seen in my lifetimje before. But I want to say Trace you just don't know girl how many people you have helped by writing your journey on here. You the inspiration that kept me going as well. Its almost like you are An Angel to help guides us.. Your Ace's Girl... I write more later bandsters...Keep Losing......
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gettinskinny
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Posted: 25 January 2008 08:53 am |
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Hello Everyone,
I also found this site with a random google search and am very glad I did. My wife and I went in as a couple and got banded 1/21/08. We had such a journey to get to this point and most of the forums that I had visited in the past were very negitive and quite discouraging. In reading most of the stories here I found them very inspriational and kind of theraputic most of everyone here are really positive and supportive. our journey to get to this point has so many parallels with Synicalchick that you would think we were doing it togather. I look froward to meeting you all and sharing our expierances in getting here and our progress as we move froward. Talk to you soon.
Mike
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Theresa
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Posted: 25 January 2008 09:02 am |
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Hi Mike
Maybe open your own diary? It would definately be interesting to see the lapband experience from a male perspective as well. Best of luck to you and the wife on your experiences.
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curious
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Posted: 29 January 2008 02:25 pm |
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| Good morning, I am new to this site and i have also struggled for many years with my weight, i am wanting the lapband surgery and i have been thinking about it for years. My insurance will pay for it if i loose 10% of my body weight. Can anyone on here tell me a good Dr to go to and how long from scheduling to actually getting surgery? Thanks so much and congrats to you all..
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curious
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Posted: 29 January 2008 02:27 pm |
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| i should mention i am from nashville, tn..
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ddavis
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Posted: 29 January 2008 03:35 pm |
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| In my opinion, Dr. Charles Morton is THE BEST! I visited his office in March and had my surgery in August. I could have been scheduled in July but we were in the process of buying a house and moving so I put it off until August. And I pretty much took my time. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. Good luck and welcome!
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 29 January 2008 09:40 pm |
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I seriously can't SCREAM this LOUD ENOUGH.
Dr. Morton at Baptist. He is the pioneer for the proceedure in the state of Tennessee and his numbers are THE best. I believe somewhere in my journal, I state his numbers.
Good luck,
T
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curious
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Posted: 29 January 2008 09:46 pm |
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| THANKS for the reply.. how long did it take from first appointment to surgery? And how long did it take for recovery?
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 29 January 2008 09:48 pm |
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If you have the patience to start at the beginning of my journal it's all in there... and more... IN DETAIL..
I really don't remember anymore to be honest with you. There's good advice in there as far as what you need paper work wise as well.
T
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 31 January 2008 01:07 am |
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Well, tomorrow I shall be a wonderful, young vibrant 38. I LOVE birthdays and this one will by far be the best one I've ever had.
I'm in a 22 on some things and a 18/20 on others. Down from a 30/32 HOORAH.
I went shopping today @ Catherine's and hit the clearance rack. Bought two dresses for work to wear 'later' that are 18/20 and got some 2x shirts. I came home and tried stuff on so I could compare now to a couple of months from now... like.. the dresses actually FIT.. slightly snug o rama for me.. but they freakin' FIT. I could pour myself into some spandex girdle contraption and actually wear them to work NOW! AN 18/20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOORAH!
2x fits however, I'm used to hiding behind yards 'o fabric, so what fits normal to me, seems entirely TO TIGHT. Everyone assures me when I ask that the shirts aren't to tight and say "NO TRACY, you do NOT looked like a stuffed sausage on a hot sidewalk". The last time I wore a shirt that was sausage tight in my opinion, I only lasted in it for 1/2 day then ended up running to the store to buy something one size to big.
My arms are bigger around than most people's necks and I HATE IT when the sleeves are 'to tight'. And could someone tell me PLEASE, WHY stores that specialize in clothing for plus size woman missed the class on how verticle stripes bring the eye UP and DOWN, therefor stretching you tall and Horizontal stripes stretch your eye from SIDE TO SIDE therefore makeing one appear wider than normal. GOOD GRIEF PEOPLE. EVery freakin' striped shirt in the store ran side to side. "OOOO I want this striped shirt because I don't appear WIDE ENOUGH.. "
ANYwhoo. My peach of a hubby is taking me to Gatlinburg this weekend and my request was some moose socks, a nice long sleeve denim shirt.. or flannel.. and a airbrushed plate for Tink (my fairly new tinkerbell green v. bug.)
Last year when we went, it was the weekend before my surgery.. a last splurge if you will. I've always been surrounded by people that KNOW me and see ME and not the large outer package. Not really used to being around strangers. Last year on that trip, my hubby got so mad. We were in a store browsing around and apparently there were some teenage kids staring at me and making comments. I didn't even notice. I wasn't dressed to stand out, as I've pointed out before, I don't wear tight fitting clothes and even at my highest weight of 34something, I still had an hour glass shape. When he drug me out of the store so he could keep from cussing them out, he told me why he was so upset, I told him I hadn't even noticed and not to worry about it, that I learned a long time ago to ingore the public in general because they were rude and ignorant. I assured him it was ok and to forget about it. Then of course, internally, I got upset and wanted to crawl under a rock... did I really look that bad to bring attention to myself? Did I just humilate and embarass my husband... did I cause him to see me through their eyes and now he was 'grossed out'?
Of course, this was ridiculous. My husband does now and has always thought I was beautiful. My surgery decision had nothing to do with a hubby that complained about my size or made comments. My decision had to do with wanting a long healthy life.. and an active one too.
When I first started discussing the surgery with him he was concerned that I was doing it to please him. I think he was a little scared of it at first, but after doing our research and talking with the surgeon we both felt it was the right option for me.
This time last year I was tied up in knots waiting on the decision from BCBS that would help me change my life for the better, and, it has. I thank God every day for this tool and that I've been given a second chance at life.
I don't really have a goal.. I'm asked that a lot. I think it partially has to do with not being able to comprehend ever being below 200. I'll deal with that as it happens. Somewhere in the back of my mind I have a number 165 or so but even though I've been so successful, I have a hard time believing that I can be that person. God willing, I will be some day, and even if I dont' reach 'THE NUMBER' I'll be healthy and not exhausted all the time, and I can go out with my husband with my head held high with no worry that I'll embarass him but that he can be proud of me ( he insist he is now of course.)
My main struggle right now is not food, it's WATER My new years resolution for once had nothing to do with how many pounds to lose but with water. I wasn't drinking ANY unless you count coffee and tea.
I start my day now in my bug for my 1.15 hour drive to work, with a 17 ounce bottle of water and coffee. I can't have my coffee until my bottle is empty. When it's empty I drink my coffee.
That's about as far as I've managed to do. I hope by february to also be drinking another 17 ounce bottle on the way home.
I am rambling like an insane person.. sorry. That's all for now.
Tracy
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 31 January 2008 01:47 am |
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Ok.. I went back one year today and pulled my post..... It's pretty interesting to see where I'm at. Tomorrow I'll be 38, I weight 257, My BMI is 41, I'm no longer out of breath and exhausted walking down the hallway, family history still sucks, I visit chiropractor as needed, it's very rare that my lower back aches from carrying around that large stomach,I still have trouble with my carpel tunel, I NO LONGER BELONG TO THE 300 CLUB.. I am a member of Twoterville and on my 'weigh' to ONEderland!
My post One year ago today EXACT below...
Date Posted: 01-30-2007 a
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